Success Stories

Meet Karen, a graduate of Ohio START in Trumbull County, and an outstanding example of strength and resiliency. Karen’s struggle with substance use led to her daughter, Ava, being safety planned with relatives. Despite initial attempts at treatment, Karen returned to use. She avoided contact with the agency for a while, but once her START […]

PCSAO’s Child Advocate of the Year for 2023 was Aimee Clemson, an Ohio START caseworker at Ashtabula County Children Services. Aimee Clemson is a single mother who has struggled with anxiety and depression and ultimately substance use disorder. She is a parent who found recovery through participation in Ohio START. Like all of us, Aimee Clemson

Deanna and David Featheroff were named a 2023 PCSAO Family of the Year. The Featheroffs had prior experience as therapeutic foster parents and had previously adopted twin boys in another county. Since initial licensure in Perry County, they have fostered 31 children and adopted four. Dee and David also provide respite for the Family &

Chris was honored with a 2023 Leader of Tomorrow award by PCSAO. “Relationships are like the seasons, they come, they go, they can sometimes cloud up your day, and they also brighten them up.” These are wise words from Christian, a shining example of strength and resilience. After the loss of his mother, Chris experienced